The Last Days of Atlantis
According to ancient Greek mythology, the lost city of Atlantis was said to have existed around 9,000 years ago. But what happened to this fabled civilization? In this article, we’ll delve into the stories and legends surrounding the last days of Atlantis.
- Ancient Prophecy – Plato’s dialogues Timaeus and Critias describe Atlantis as a powerful and advanced civilization that thrived around 9,000 years ago. According to legend, Atlantis was said to be ruled by ten kings who were the descendants of Poseidon.
- “The Atlanteans had a great deal of gold and other metals in their temples, which they used as ornaments, but not for gain” – Plato
As the years went by, the Atlanteans became increasingly greedy and arrogant, ignoring the warnings of the gods. The gods, displeased with their behavior, decided to destroy Atlantis.
“For the foolishness of men was the cause of that which happened secondly – namely, when those in power over the city, who were very many times more than ten thousand, acted like slaves rather than masters” – Plato
- The Great Flood – According to myth, Poseidon, angry at the Atlanteans’ hubris, sent a massive flood to destroy the city. The flood was said to have been so powerful that it wiped out the entire civilization, leaving behind only ruins and legends.
- Learn more about Atlantis on Wikipedia.
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